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Transportation:
Major airlines fly nonstop to Puerto Vallarta.
Taxis charge by zone and it is wise to ask the amount of the
fare to your destination before you hire the taxi. Tips are
not required.
Nothing beats travel by local bus for becoming immersed
into the atmosphere of the area and mixing with the people.
Busses are available.
Rental car?
Rental cars are available, so are Taxis and Buses. What
ever your needs are we can meet them.
What cleaning
services are provided?
Maid service is furnished twice weekly. They make beds,
clean bathrooms, mop floors, and generally tidy up. (additional
maid service is available at an additional cost).
There is also a washer and dryer, iron and ironing board.
What
is the check-in time?
Check-in time is 3 pm and checkout time is at noon.
Is a private
Chef available?
Cooks are also
available for an additional cost. They will do the shopping
and cooking and cleaning up.
How do I get Pesos?
ATM machine
are the best place to make your initial money exchange,
they have the best rates. Banks are convenient also. Most
restaurants accepts US dollars.
What is there
to do in PV?
Activities:
Puerto Vallarta offers championship golf, scuba diving, snorkeling,
hot air ballooning, mountain biking, tennis tournaments and
more…. Day trips range from Bandaras Bay cruises, dolphin
and whale watching (you can even swim and play with a bottlenose
dolphin)! Other interesting day trips are a flight to a mountain
silver mining village or a cruise to the island preserve where
there are many endangered species. Buses run regularly up
and down the coast to many different beach communities.
People watching on Los Muertos Beach or taking a walking tour
(or one of the weekly Art Walks), pursuing the flea markets
or snacking at the street vendor’s carts are all worth
considering. I recommend visiting Puerto Vallarta’s official
tourism site www.puertovallarta.net.
I also recommend these commercial sites: www.go2vallarta.com,
www.vallartaonline.com,
and www.virtualvallarta.com.
“Off the beaten trail" tidbits I've discovered
are:
... beaches at Boca de Tomatlan, Mismaloya or Salulita. All
day trips to these local attractions are worth the drive.
We're about a 20-minute drive time from Mismaloya, Salulita,
45 minutes, and 30 minutes to the Airport.
How are the restaurants?
Dining:
Old Town dinners are reasonably priced and the wonderful atmosphere is free. Try the chalkboard catch of the day at La Palapa, the beef filet at Felipe’s, or the lobster tail special at Daiquiri Dick’s. The Red Cabbage and Los Arbolitos are also worth a visit. In Mismaloya John Huston’s restaurant has a Gran Partilla de Mariscos (a seafood parade) that is served to couples…complete with one of the finest views in the bay. For the adventurous, try the street vendors for an authentic Mexican meal.
"Favorite Local Tips.” Dining at the ‘Red
Cabbage’ and ‘Los Arbolitos’ restaurants,
exploring the flea market, checking email at internet cafes,
strolling the Malecon (sea front walk), people-watching,
etc. There are a variety of restaurants. Purified water
and ice are plentiful. Besides fabulous seafood and Mexican
restaurants you can choose from Brazilian, Vegetarian, and
many more.
What is the "Siesta"
The siesta is from 2 to
4PM and many businesses (except bars and restaurants) are
closed. Some of these businesses will stay open after siesta
until 8PM or 9PM. Vendors on the street sell gift items,
tamales, roasted corn or bags of fruit.
English language
newspapers are readily available and they list the week’s
tours, festivals, art events and news. There is very little
crime in PV.
What is the climate?
- October to
May: Average High 80 to 88, Low 63
- April to July:
High 90, Low 70
- June to October
is the Rainy Season
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